Lionette's Market is the Market for The Garden of Eden restaurant (which is located close to Lionette's). They have a full service deli with prepared salads, vegetables, meats and select entrees. They stock a small amount of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as gourmet dry and canned foods. They have a great selection of natural, as well as foreign brands- and both look amazing! The tiny market is "airplane-free", a new concept of eco-ethical trade to us. All of the young cheeses are from New England. The only European cheeses are old enough to ride on a boat. Preserved items are all locally made. He knows his 100 purveyors by first name. But it's immediately obvious that Jamey's true love is meat. A chalkboard at the door advertises "Today's Fats", including house-rendered Lard, Duck Fat, and Vegetable Shortening. Jamey buys a half cow a week and a whole pig, grass-fed from Vermont. He makes all his own sausage and cures the bacon and steams the ham and takes up 1/3 of his deli counter to proudly display the side of bacon. Though small, Lionette's Market is definitly worth a visit! You are guaranteed to find something yummy to put in your tummy!

Be it for a power breakfast, long and leisurely lunch, or night on the town for dinner, Asana in the new Mandarin Oriental, Boston, can offer American and Asian fusion cuisine for all of the above. Stocked with a special cheese cavern and extensive wine list, Asana also offers an exclusive Chef's table for 8 in the kitchen that allows the diners to watch Executive chef Nicolas Boutin at work.

Romantic neighborhood restaurant right off the Green line in the Washington Square section of Brookline. The cornerstone of the Washington Square dining scene, the Fireplace attracts young couples and older families with award-winning "New England grill" cuisine and a comfortable bar environment. While there's only one fireplace (located on the lower level, facing the bar), it fills the entire establishment with pleasant scents of winters past and future. Open for lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekends, this restaurant and jazz bar uses all local produce and ingredients. Continually rated as one of the most romantic spots in Boston.

Cute grocery store on the flat of Beacon Hill. It has a small selection (including their own brand) of everyday goods. Good produce selection, standard groceries, and some gourmet items such as cheese and olive oil. There's also a wine store downstairs with a good selection of domestic and internal bottles, and beer.
Store hours: Mon-Sat - 7am - 10 pm, Sun - 7am - 9 pm

Prepare for an evening of culinary pampering at Harvest, one of the most upscale establishments in Harvard Square. With excellent service, a spacious interior, and an outdoor patio that manages to stay open until the early fall with the aid of heaters, Harvest aims to keep your body comfortable and then, when you're not looking, hit you over the head with its inventive, mouth-watering cuisine. But like all good things (and some illegal drugs), you'll be paying a hefty price for an experience that will leave you pleasantly euphoric, but not necessarily stuffed. With modestly-sized entrees that fall within the $24-33 dollar price range, your best bet would be to opt for Harvest's 3 course prix-fixe ($48/$60 with wine), a perfect sampling of the restaurant's culinary concoctions. The menu changes weekly, so the oyster stew you loved so much last time might have been replaced by the equally delicious salmon in lobster bouillon; however, with a consistent variety of gourmet seafood, pasta, and vegetarian options in addition to their 2 featured steaks, even the most discriminating connoisseurs will go home happy. Desserts ($8-9) range from the velvety vanilla bean creme brulée to the tangy key lime napoleon. Brunch ($33 prix-fixe) offered every Su. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Though perhaps somewhat steep for the budget-conscious student, Oleana is an excellent choice when parents come to town. Secluded between Central and Kendall Square, this restaurant epitomizes the truly satisfying dining experience. Everything at Oleana feels just right: the service is impeccable, the portions filling, and the food heavenly. The Mediterranean menu complements the museum mystique—you'll feel like you're eating in the middle of an Ancient Egyptian exhibit at the MFA. The appetizers include a variety of meat, fish, salads, and cheeses, including the Sultan's Delight, a delicious blend of glazed beef, eggplant, and pinenuts ($9). You may find yourself uncertain of the menu's exotic choices, such as sujuk (sausage) with sweet potato kibbeh or Jerusalem artichoke skordalia, but rest assured that each is delicious and cooked to perfection. Try the grilled lamb steak with Turkish spices ($23) or the lemon chicken ($21), each accompanied with a vegetable or cheese garnish. Make sure you leave room for dessert, a renowned restaurant specialty. The Baked Alaska ($10), an extravaganza of coconut ice cream and passion fruit caramel, tastes every bit as good as it sounds. Appetizers $8-9. Entrees $21-38. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. This place is known for having unique dishes. You will find Arabian food meshed with Mediterranean style; the restaurant is very pretty; they have a nice fireplace during the winter. The menu is quite innovative with simple, fresh ingredients presented in unique ways that always seem to work. The service is knowledgeable and acquiescent to catering dietary needs. However, the service can be bumpy and otherwise lackluster. The food makes up for the service, so don't be afraid to try this eclectic treat.

Chef Charles Draghi brings us Erbaluce, a new Italian eatery tucked away in Bay Village, named for an Italian grape. Using only the freshest ingredients and local herbs, this chef aims to turn out inventive dishes that are light, with sauces built from vegetables rather than butter or cream, and pairing them with the Italian wine list. The food is said to be unlike that found at any other Italian eatery in Boston, and is influenced by the Piedmonte region of Italy, where the chef's family traces its roots. Main dishes are moderately priced, and a bar menu is available. Reserve by phone or email at: reservations@erbaluce-boston.com.

If you are looking for 'the one' place that meets your Fall Orchard needs, Belkin Family Look-Out Farm is probably it. One of the closest places to Boston, their vision is to be the #1 healthy, outdoor, family fun destination in the Boston and metrowest area. Almost an orchard/amusement park hybrid. Belkin pretty much has all the activities and features you might like in an orchard - hayrides, pumpkins, train, maze, 2 petting zoos, hay pile, bees, playground, and live entertainment on weekends - you name it, you can pretty much count on Belkin having it. While the farm was established in 1651, it has been under new ownership since Steve & Joan Belkin bought the farm in 2005 (it used to be called the Marino Look Out Farm) and the improvements and growth are substantial. You should keep in mind that everything that is good about Belkin, does have its drawbacks. Closer to Boston means more people and larger crowds. Having a zoo, maze, train, playground means more for kids to do, but also more 'excitement', noise, and craziness. If you are looking for a great one-stop place and are ok with it being a bit more crowded and noisy - Belkin is great. If you are looking for a more traditional peaceful 'walk in the orchard' New England Apple Picking experience, other places will better meet your needs. In short, Belkin is best for families with kids who don't want or cannot handle a longer drive and need entertainment and the full experience. Definitely not a 'take a date and have a picnic in the apple orchard' place. Weeekdays are definitely less crowded than weekends. If going on a weekend and you want to avoid the heavier crowds--arrive early! A few other items of note: Senior discounts on Mondays, Frequent Shopper discounts, and Weekly Farm Market Specials. They also have a Frequent Shopper Card: after 10 purchases of $10 or more you get $5 worth of market items on your next visit. And, the farm makes it's own brand of artisinal gelato! Check out Guide to Apple Picking in MA

Craigie on Main is the new location of the Craigie Street Bistro, which closed on October 26, 2008. Weekly multi-course tasting menus by Chef Tony Maws and seasonal events such as a whole-hog dinner (which literally uses the whole pig). Chef Maws, who has won awards including Boston's Best Chef (Boston Magazine) and one of America's Best New Chefs (Food and Wine), offers his diners a seasonal menu replete with the freshest ingredients he can find, staying true to local, organic ingredients. This hotspot is a Cambridge favorite. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday after 9:00PM, Chef Maws offers his Chef's Whim special - $40 for a 4 course meal, $55 for a 6 course meal - improvising dishes based on available fresh ingredients. There's also a $38 prix fixe menu offered every day (Saturdays, it's only available after 9:00PM), and 6 and 10 course tastings available with advanced inquiry. He even publishes a Chef's Blog on their website: http://www.craigieonmain.com/?cat=8.

Following the immense popularity of the original 10 Tables in Jamaica Plain, Chef David Punch will be splitting his time between the old and the new. Known for their menus with organic and local ingredients, wine list and cozy vibe. A bonus for Boston - bring your own wine and pay a $25 corkage fee.